Baby Scoop Austin’s Event Guide

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September 2008

Oct 3 Presales, October 4 and 5 public sales
Mommy and Me Children's Consignment Sale
Fall 2008 (It's our 7th one!!!!) Please consider consigning, volunteering or shopping with us! Not only are we one of the largest sale of it's kind in Texas....we are considered one of the most organized events around. We are blessed to have some of the most savvy mommies in the Austin Area involved with us on many different levels....and we all love the fact we can help other mommies SELL! SHOP! AND SAVE! (moms helping moms) We sincerely hope to see you at the Palmer Event Center October 4th and 5th are the public sales October 3rd and 4th we hold our special presales (invitation only) www.mommyandmesale.com

3rd Satruday of the month 2:30-6:30pm
Parent's Afternoon Out at Alamo Drafthouse Village
Every 3rd Saturday of the month, parents can purchase a voucher for child care service to last between 2:30 and 6:30 so that they can watch a Saturday matinee and not worry about getting a babysitter. The vouchers are $10 per child. Plus, members of Body Business Gym can purchase vouchers for $3 per child (but must show BB membership card when picking up voucher). Parents order their voucher online. Voucher sales end the Friday before the event. Movie tickets are purchased separately.

Saturday
StrollerFit Family Day
We had such a fun time at the Family Day in March that we have decided to do it again! Please bring the whole family – including dads - for a FREE family class at StrollerFit! The format for the family class will be similar to our usual classes, but with a little extra fun and competition between moms and dads. This StrollerFit Family Day will initiate the new Saturday classes at Butler Park. What you will need for the FREE family class:
*water to drink
*sunblock
*StrollerFit exercise equipment (we will have loaners for guests)
*and of course, the baby(ies) in the stroller
Please email jenny.tyler@strollerfit.com or call (512)963-5178 to reserve a spot for your family and to get further information.

September 8th -20th
Gymboree Fall Festival Open House
Enjoy unlimited Gymboree Play & Learn, Art, Music and Sports classes, win prizes and get great enrollment specials! Call or click to reserve space in your age-appropriate class. SOUTH - 4220 S. Lamar - (512) 444-9626 - swcaustintx@gymboreeclasses.com SHOAL CREEK - 8015 Shoal Creek - (512) 451-8644 - shoalctx@gymboreeclasses.com ROUND ROCK - 2000 IH35S - (512) 671-7529 - roundrocktx@gymboreeclasses.com LAKE CREEK - 12129 Lake Creek Parkway - (512) 257-7505 - lakecreektx@gymboreeclasses.com www.gymboreeclasses.com

Saturday, September 20th 8am-3:30pm
Fairytale Threads Fall Consignment Sale
www.fairytalethreads.com Fairytale Threads is a twice yearly consignment event designed to turn clutter into cash and give you the opportunity to shop new and gently worn items for great prices. All items are inspected for quality and organized for a great shopping experience! As a shopper, you will find clothes, toys, furniture and gear for your little ones. All items at the sale are checked to ensure the highest quality. As a consignor, you can set your own prices and take home 65% of the sales price. Leave the advertising and organizing to us. As a volunteer, you can earn up to 75% of your sales price and be the first to shop. Register by September 5th for our fall sale. Brushy Creek Community Center 16318 Great Oaks Drive Round Rock, TX 78681

Recurring Weekly Events:

The Austin Public Library
The library hosts storytime throughout the week for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Check out their Storytime Guide for times and branch locations. Read More

Mondays
Austin Radijazz Kid Shows
Mondays -4:00pm, Different Show every week, including Magicians, Children's Musicians, Jugglers, and many other surprises. For kids 7 & under. $7.50 per Child Lincoln Village Shopping Center, 6406 N IH 35, 302- JAZZ (5299). www.radijazz.com

Mondays
Pre-school Story time at Teo Gelato and Esspresso
Teo Gelato and Espresso, located at 500 W. Canyon Ridge in the Tech Ridge Shopping Center (beside the H-E-B), is hosting book readings every Monday from 10:00-10:30am. Attendees will receive a 10% discount off every purchase. Teo not only offers gelatos and espressos, but paninis and breakfast tacos. Free Wi-Fi and drive through convenience. More info call 339-1836.

Mondays
Baby Bloomers Austin Children’s Museum
9am-noon 201 Colorado Street
This program, exclusively for children 3 years and younger and their caregivers, allows infants and toddlers to discover exhibits and play in a relaxed atmosphere. Indoor stroller parking included. Storytimes 9:30am & 11am; Sing-a-long 10:30am. Admission $4-$8 per parent/child couple (512)472-2499 www.austinkids.org

Tuesdays and Fridays
Baby Day at Alamo Draft House
The Alamo Drafthouse understands that it is hard for new parents to get out for an evening on the town. That is why they offer Baby Day, for regular shows that start before 2:05pm, on Tuesday and Friday afternoons. Infants are welcome to these shows, and of course, are allowed in for free. For baby day shows, they keep the lights up a bit, and the sound down a bit. Please note: Baby Day is Tuesday and Friday at Village and only Tuesdays at Alamo Lamar. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 2700 W. Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78757, The Alamo Drafthouse Village is located on Anderson Lane between Burnett and Shoal Creek on the north side of Austin with easy access to Mopac (Hwy 1) and 183. Tuesdays only at Alamo Lamar,1120 South Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78704.

Tuesdays
10:30 am BookPeople storytime
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Wednesdays
10:30 am BookPeople storytime
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Wednesday
Community Night Austin Children’s Museum
5-8pm Come out and play EVERY Wednesday night and enjoy our exhibit galleries and a variety of hands-on activities. Austin Children's Museum, 201 Colorado St. $1 suggested donation Contact phone number: 472-2499 Read More

Saturday
Last Saturday of every Month
Kids Decaf Club at Irie Bean Coffee
10am-Noon kids enjoy kids songs from Mr. Patrick, face painting, games and more while Mom and Dad enjoy a cup of Joe! Read more

Saturdays
11:30 BookPeople Puppet Show
Check the BookPeople website weekly for event details.

First Saturday of Each Month
Home Depot Kids' Workshops
Designed for kids 5-12, but loved by kids as young as 3-years-old, these free workshops teach do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while instilling a sense of accomplishment. Offered on the first Saturday of each month between 9 a.m. and noon at The Home Depot®

Austin Farmer's Market
9am-1am For farm fresh goodness and a great time bring the kids to the award-winning Austin Farmers Market. They will have fun picking out the produce and veggies for the week! 4th & Guadalupe Read More